Printable Resources

Welcome to your one-stop-shop of FREE water safety resources that you can print at home, or at a printers near to you.

This page is designed so that you can pick and mix the resources you need whether you're having the water safety conversation at home, at school, at a community event or even within your leisure centre.

Drowning Prevention Week Resources

Drowning Prevention Week Banners

'Keep your family safe this Summer' Pull-up Banner

DPW Lifeguard Pull-up Banner (New for 2024)

DPW Wide Vinyl Banner (New for 2024)

Selfie Frames (size A1)

DPW Selfie Frames (2 Designs)

Looking for more?

While you're here, don't miss our fantastic collection of downloadable certificates, posters and videos to enhance your Drowning Prevention Week campaign further.

More ways to share DPW

Physical resources

A limited number of physical resources including logo bugs, pens and our NEW colouring-in Flags are available upon request. Please email the marketing team to outline your request along with details of your event or activity.

Request physical resources

Latest

Honours 2024
Honours, 19 October 2024

We look forward to welcoming the 2023 Honours recipients to Coombe Abbey on 28 October 2023.
RLSS UK to host Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships 2025

RLSS UK is delighted to announce that it has been selected to host the 2025 Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships
LGBTQ+ Network Online Event 25 June 2024

The LGBTQ+ Network is inviting those who identify in the LGBTQ+ community who are members to an online event.

How to Get Involved

Please continue to help us share DPW water safety messaging as far and wide as possible.
Drowning Prevention Week Animations

Our two animations are the perfect way to start the water safety conversation with children.
Celebrating a decade of DPW

2023 marked our tenth year of Drowning Prevention Week, so as we enter our second decade, we’d love to celebrate and showcase your support from the last 10 years…
Donate to our DPW Appeal

If you can, please donate. Your generosity will help future generations to enjoy water safely.
Water Smart Schools

A free accreditation programme for primary and secondary schools.
Summer holidays may be booked but are you hot on water safety?

We want to help families enjoy water safely and with our summer water safety information. We truly believe that people can then be equipped with the right knowledge, and as a result we won’t need to see the fatalities we currently do from accidental drownings.
Summer Water Safety

Warmer weather is directly linked to an increase in fatal drowning incidents.
DPW Certificates and Posters

Certificates and posters to support your DPW activities. Also available in Welsh.
Water Safety Education Resources for 5-7 Year Olds
Water Safety Education Resources for 7-9 Year Olds

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

The Royal Life Saving Society UK's (RLSS UK) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). The UK’s most popular Pool Lifeguard Training and Certification with courses across the UK and Ireland.
Your RLSS UK Account (powered by tahdah)

Find out how to log in to your RLSS UK Account (powered by tahdah), view our how-to guides, and all the latest FAQs.
Find a Course (RLSS UK Course Finder)

Looking to find a course? This page will direct you to where you need to go.
RLSS UK Qualifications and Awards
National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)

The National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) is the core qualification for anyone seeking employment on UK Beaches. The NVBLQ ensures that the qualified lifeguard has the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively across a range of beach environments.
Cold Water Shock – the Facts

The term ‘cold water shock’ refers to a range of natural reactions that our bodies take to protect us when we enter cold water (although these reactions can sometimes work against us).
National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)

NRASTC is a supervision and rescue qualification for teachers working on the poolside or in the water during programmed activities, such as a swimming lesson.
The stages of the Rookie Lifeguard programme

Rookie Lifeguards can receive a certificate, badge and sticker to mark their progress in their own progress book.
Winter Water Safety

Children are at risk when playing on ice and adults are at risk attempting to save them.
Contact Us

If you are looking to make an enquiry to the society, our customer service team will be able to help.